Unstoppable Asuka: The Rise of Japan's Most Dominant Female Wrestler

Asuka is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. Known for her unique style and undefeated streak, she is a former NXT Women's Champion and has won multiple championships in WWE.

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On September 26, 1981, Asuka was born in Osaka, Japan.

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Under the ring name Kana, Asuka began her wrestling career in 2004 in Japan. In 2015, she signed with WWE and debuted on NXT.

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While she has held several championships throughout her career, including the NXT Women's Championship and the WWE Raw Women's Championship, Asuka is well known for her powerful striking abilities.

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She has one of the longest undefeated streaks in WWE history, with a total of 914 days undefeated from her debut in NXT to her first loss on the main roster.

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Aside from being an elite wrestler, Asuka is also a former professional gamer who competed in Japanese esports before pursuing wrestling full-time.

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